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CAPITAL LETTERS.

The following words should begin with capital letters: 1. The first word of every distinct sentence.

2. Proper names, and titles of office or honor; as, George Washington, General Lee, Lord Brougham, Judge Story, Sir Walter Scott, the Ohio, Main Street.

Remark.-The name of an object personified may be used as a proper name, and should then begin with a capital; as, "Come, gentle Spring."

3. Adjectives derived from proper names; as, American, English, Roman.

4. The appellations of the Deity; as, God, the Almighty, the Supreme Being, the Most High.

5. The first word of every line of poetry.

6. The first word of a direct quotation, when the quotation would form a complete sentence by itself; as, "Christ says, 'My yoke is easy.'

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7. Every noun and principal word in the titles of books; as, "Pope's Essay on Man."

8. The pronoun I, and the interjection O, are written in capitals.

Note.-Other words, when they are of particular importance, may begin with capitals.

EXERCISES.

Where should capitals be used in the following exercises?

thou shalt not kill. thou shalt not steal.

best policy.

honesty is the

the soldiers of general washington loved him as a father. socrates, plato, aristotle, and pythagoras are the names of distinguished grecian philosophers.

the first female said, my name is pleasure.

he has read a great many german and french works.

What words should begin with capital letters?

spenser, shakspeare, and milton are the names of the greatest

english poets.

remember thy creator in the days of thy youth.

up to the throne of god is borne
the voice of praise at early morn,
and he accepts the punctual hymn
sung as the light of day grows dim.

solomon says,

remember the ancient maxim, know thyself. a wise man feareth and departeth from evil. he has read milton's paradise lost, and paradise regained. he consulted johnson's dictionary of the english language, and bosworth's anglosaxon dictionary. if i can find the work, i will send it to you. hear, o man! o excellent scipio!

[Note. To exercise the pupil farther in punctuation, and the use of capitals, the teacher may write off extracts from some well printed book, and direct the pupil to punctuate them. Writers vary a good deal from each other in punctuation.]

PARSING EXERCISES.

NOUNS.

Wealth often PRODUCES misery. Evil communications CORRUPT good manners. The stars are fading from the sky. God GOVERNS all things. Children, OBEY your parents. Hume WROTE a history of England. Punctuality BEGETS Confidence. God's wisdom is seen in his works. HONOR thy Creator in the days of thy youth. A good cause MAKES a strong arm. A bad workman quarrels with his tools. A passionate man RIDES a horse that runs away with him. A precipitate choice MAKES way for a long repentance. A guilty conscience NEEDS no accuser. A clear conscience FEARS no accusation. A soft answer TURNS away wrath. Empty vessels MAKE the greatest sound. The mariner's compass was invented in the fourteenth century. MAKE hay while the sun shines. John EXAMINED the almanac. George POURED the ink into the fire, and dipped his pen into the ashes. The fire CONSUMED the stable, and the water EXTINGUISHED the fire.

ADJECTIVES.

A virtuous man LOVES virtuous men. That book is beautiful, but the other is instructive. Early risers DERIVE much pleasure from the sweet songs of the beautiful birds. Though bituminous coal is black and dirty it MAKES a bright fire. Two men WALKED with three boys. An apple HUNG upon the bough. Such a course PRODUCES lasting happiness. The young man was unworthy of the gentle virgin's gift. With ineloquent lips, but with eloquent looks, he TOOK mournful leave of the beautiful maiden. Her gay humor HAD DEPARTED; she ASSUMED a majestic attitude, which ANNOUNCED haughty earnestness. After a few moments, she LEFT the grove, and TOOK no notice of the favorite. Life is short, and art is long. James is taller than George is. John is the best boy in the class. This road is worse than the other. That is the largest city in the world. That was the least man in the company. This is the oldest chair in the room. That fire is better than the other. Robert's apple is redder than Philip's. George HAS the prettiest book in the school. This is whiter paper than the other. Most men ARE desirous of new things.

PRONOUNS.

The person that PLANTS trees LOVES other persons besides himself. He that LIVES in a glass house should not THROW stones. You should UNDERSTAND what you READ. Bad spelling is so common among

young girls, that they scarcely CONSIDER it vulgar. You KNOW a lady when she OPENS her mouth. Charles's father HAD DISSIPATED a large fortune, and LOST his life in a duel, about some debt of honor which he HAD CONTRACTED at the gaming table. The conversation of the sensible, well-informed persons who VISITED Mrs. Howard, IMPROVED her nephew's taste. Children, LOVE your parents; they HAVE SUFFERED much trouble for you. When the ostrich HIDES his head in the sand, he THINKS that no one SEES him. Moles MAKE their way under ground, but every one SEES their course. Sleep DEPRIVES us of our senses. Who ever SAW a man that was free from faults? I TELL what I KNOW. What I KNOW I TELL. The door OPENS to whoever KNOCKS. Whoever REPENTS WILL RECEIVE favor. Whoever violates this rule PAYS a fine. The dog LOVES whoever FEEDS him. Whoever FINDS him shall SLAY him. He RECEIVED what he WISHED. He was blind to the imperfections of what he CALLED his poetry. You WILL EXCUSE what I HAVE DONE. He helped to BURY whom he helped to STARVE.

VERBS.

Alexander concealed his opinion. William related the events of that remarkable night. Assist those who need your assistance. Idleness is the parent of many vices. Remember March, the ides of March remember. The world is beautiful. Show mercy, and thou shalt find it. He that hearkens to counsel is wise. All men should obey the commands of their Heavenly Father. The crow steals the Indian corn that is planted by the farmer. The seal has a round head, which in the fore-part bears considerable resemblance to that of an otter. The snipe visits us in summer. John deceived his mother. Falsehood is a most odious vice. At what time will you go? The streets have been muddy. We should read the best books. Bad books injure the character. You should have obeyed the directions. George should have come. William ought to have acted in that manner. James can gain the esteem of his companions. This subject will be examined. Listen to the instructions of thy father. War makes rogues, and peace hangs them.

PREPOSITIONS.

The world is still deceived by ornament. Joseph acted with prudence. Time waits for no man. The hunter went in pursuit of the lion. You ought to be a blessing to mankind. Strive to live in peace with all men. An honest man is believed without an oath, for his reputation swears for him. Great oaks from little acorns grow. Large streams from little fountains flow. Be ashamed of your pride, and not proud of your shame. A bad workman will quarrel with his tools. The young are slaves to novelty, the old to custom. Time and labor change a mulberry leaf into a satin dress. Intemperance drives wit out of the head, money out of the pocket, elbows out of the coat, and health out of the body. To you this sum is nothing; to me it is every thing. Through the forest he rushed with the rapidity of lightning. By such a course of vice, you will be ruined.

ADVERBS.

Sleep seldom visits sorrow. A truly good man worships God. Here will I rest. I am extremely weary. The enemy was totally defeated. The rain has been constantly pouring down. He was very properly reprimanded. Come soon to the friend who is eagerly expecting you. John is diligently employed. A diligent man can always find leisure, a lazy man never. When shall I see you again? Never. Thus passes the glory of the world. Stay till I come. He went as he came. As he came, so he went. It invariably rains when you come. The old castle frowns gloomily. I do not know when John started upon his journey. Where does George reside? There. Where is God? Everywhere. When you have nothing to say, say nothing. When the well is dry, people know the worth of water. Wherefore didst thou desert me? I could not go so soon, therefore I remained. John also was included in the number. I play and study also. I have spoken to you twice. You have spoken to me often. This conduct is very inexcusable. This is a most amusing book. Many hours passed away before she returned.

CONJUNCTIONS.

I wished to go, but he would not permit me. If you come, Thomas will come with you. He will not abandon the attempt, though he has been defeated. Though cast down, I will rise again. I cannot trust you, for you have deceived me. Neither the culprit nor the prisoner was confined. Either James or William has gone. The time has gone by, and you did not improve it. You can find no one greater than he is. The bells ceased to toll, and the streets became silent. He was loved more than man was ever loved before. The earth is dark, but the heavens are bright. I hope that he will improve. He is happy because he is good. I am not sure that that assertion is true. Though she is gentle, she is firm. I know this, that the world must pass away. Tell me whether you saw him. Either I am deceived, or you are. Either the water or the fire must conquer. Though I have seen him often, I do not know him. Unless it should rain soon, the flowers will wither. I have not seen him since I returned. Since he saw you, he should have spoken to you. I deem thee not unlovely, though thou comest with a stern visage.

INTERJECTIONS.

Alas! how rapidly time passes away! Oh, how eagerly should we seize every opportunity of warning the sinner! O that those lips had language ! Fie! Trusty, what have you done! Hail, Columbia, happy land! Bravo! renew your efforts. Huzza! my friends, rush on! Pshaw, how can you be so foolish! O blissful days! Ah me! how soon ye pass!

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